Here at Granite State College, we just held our annual Faculty Day, where we discussed, among other things, the idea that many of the students in this generation have the idea that they are "special." Lovely idea, but some interesting - and sometimes unsettling - ramifications.
It sometimes translates into the idea that regular rules don't apply to them, and that they're deserving of exceptions. The "Mr. Rogers Philosophy" is lovely when it comes to convincing everyone that he/she is important, and helping improve flagging self esteem, but unfortunately it seems to stop short when it comes to the idea that they shouldn't have to conform to the rules that govern other people. (Like coming to class on time, handing in assignments by the assigned date, etc.) Have we created a monster with this "I am Special" talk??? Beth Benoit Granite State College Concord NH --- To make changes to your subscription go to: http://acsun.frostburg.edu/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=tips&text_mode=0&lang=english
